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FL S0572
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Thad Altman
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AI Summary
- Authorizes physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners to execute certificates initiating involuntary mental health examinations (Baker Act) when they determine a person meets criteria for examination
- Adds formal definitions for "advanced registered nurse practitioner" and "physician assistant" to the Baker Act statute (Chapter 394, Florida Statutes)
- Expands the list of professionals who can initiate involuntary examinations beyond the existing group of physicians, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and clinical social workers
- Updates cross-references throughout related statutes governing child welfare, mental health services for children and adolescents, service planning, behavioral provider liability, Medicaid managed care, and public guardian powers
- Effective date of July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Involuntary Examinations Under the Baker Act
Last Action
Died on Calendar
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/17/2016
Judiciary11/18/2015
Health Policy11/2/2015
Full Bill Text
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